Famous quotes containing the words gordon and/or people:
“Is there any thing beyond?who knows? He that cant tell. Who tells there is? He who dont know. And when shall he know? Perhaps, when he dont expect it, and generally when he dont wish it. In this last respect, however, all are not alike; it depends a good deal upon education, something upon nerves and habitsbut most upon digestion.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (17881824)
“Growing up means letting go of the dearest megalomaniacal dreams of our childhood. Growing up means knowing they cant be fulfilled. Growing up means gaining the wisdom and skills to get what we want within the limitations imposed by realitya reality which consists of diminished powers, restricted freedoms and, with the people we love, imperfect connections.”
—Judith Viorst (20th century)